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Begonia maculata (Tamaya) Begonia maculata, Begonia, Urban garden
Here are the main care requirements for growing Begonia maculata. Give the plant partial or indirect sunlight. Plant in a high-quality potting mix that is very well-draining. Water twice a week and only if the top 1/2 inch of the soil is dry; never overwater this plant. Offer Begonia maculata only average humidity. 1. LIGHT. Light (next to watering) is the most misunderstood topic in houseplant care. When grown indoors, Begonia maculata does like some partial sun. This is not a low light houseplant. Cane-like begonias such as the maculata like brighter light. It is not necessary, nor desirable, to keep your plant in full sun all day, but some direct sun. Fertilizer. Begonia maculata requires fertilizer for it to grow vigorously. Add water-soluble fertilizer once or twice per month during the plant's active period, mostly during the months of summer and spring. Remember to dilute the fertilizer to half the strength of what is recommended by the producer's manual. Begonia maculata care. The Begonia maculata prefers well-draining soil and bright indirect light and should be fertilized monthly. As for watering, let the soil dry out before each watering and adjust according to weather conditions. Optimal humidity is 50% and more, and temperatures should be between 65 - 80°F (18.3 - 26.7°C).
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Your Begonia maculata, and the rest of your houseplants, will thrive with a soil mix ratio of 2:1:1 - two parts potting soil, one part perlite, and one part peat moss or coconut coir. You can easily add more or less of each material in your mix, depending on your plant's needs. Temperature and Humidity. Begonia Maculata, also known as Polka Dot Begonia, is a tropical plant species that is native to Brazil, particularly in the Mata Atlantica forest.This stunning plant belongs to the Begoniaceae family, which includes over 1,800 different species of begonias. Begonia Maculata is well-known for its distinctive and eye-catching appearance, featuring large, asymmetrical leaves with a unique. Begonia Maculata are fast becoming one of the most popular indoor houseplants. This might be due to their completely unique aesthetic. They have long green leaves covered in white polka dots with red bottoms that look almost prehistoric. But with such an unusual looking plant comes a lot of care requirements. You can't just leave the Begonia. Soil Propagation. Follow steps 1-3 above. Then, take the stem cutting and plant it directly in evenly-moist potting soil. In a couple of weeks, your Begonia Maculata will establish roots. As an optional step, place a clear plastic bag loosely over the plant, or prop a humidifier at 80% next to your stem cuttings.
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Polka dot begonia. Getty Images. Grow Begonia maculata in a consistently warm, bright spot - a couple of feet from an east- or west-facing window is ideal. It does best in a humid environment, so grow it in a naturally humid room, such as a kitchen or bathroom, or stand on a tray of moist pebbles. Avoid misting the leaves directly. Fertilizer for the Begonia Maculata. As a flowering plant, you should feed the Begonia Maculata occasionally. Feed only during the growing season using a water-soluble standard 20-20-20 fertilizer. Dilute the fertilizer to half strength and use it during waterings every other week, so your plant is fed every two weeks.
Begonia maculata is native to the rainforests of Brazil, but now it is also found growing naturally in Argentina, Mexico, and Cuba as an introduced species. Begonias have been popular houseplants for centuries, but Begonia maculata is a relatively new species in that regard. It was first described to science in 1820 by an Italian botanist. Begonia Rex leaves have heart-shaped leaves, grow from rhizomes (I don't think Begonia maculata do), and can have really fancy and colourful leaves. Final thoughts. I don't think that begonias deserve their picky reputation, but I also kind of understand how they got it. Like peace lilies, people's experience with them seems to differ wildly.
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To grow Begonia Maculata you need well-drained, well-aerated moist soil, bright indirect light and a temperature between 18°C to 30°C. Feed them every two to four weeks. Give them some occasional pruning, and the begonia will grow like wildfire! Begonia Maculata is a beautiful, white-flowered perennial that comes from the tropical forests of. Begonia maculata 'Raddi': Tiny dots on lighter green leaves with light, orange-red backs and white to pink flowers. Begonia maculata 'Flamingo Queen': Mixed dot sizes which can touch the leaf edges. The backs of the leaves are greenish to orange-red with dark red leaf veins. The flowers are a spectacular flamingo shade of pink!
